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  • A person using an electric lawn mower

    What Type Of Lawn Mower Blades Gives The Cleanest Cut?

    Not all lawn mowers are created equal, and especially their blades. If you want a manicured-looking lawn, there is a specific blade you need to use.

    By Lucas Coll 28 min ago Read More
  • A garden steps on a garden fork to press it into the soil

    Forget Basic Garden Forks: The Heavy-Duty Alternative Makes Breaking Up Soil Easier

    This tool combines two gardening tasks into one: aerating and tilling. Considering, it's designed with almost twice as many tines as a regular tool of its kind.

    By Laura Reed 1 hour ago Read More
  • Person working with a wood pallet

    Turn Old Wood Pallets Into Hanging Planter Boxes With A DIY

    This DIY hanging planter project is inexpensive, doesn't require a lot of time to make, and can make organizing your plants a rewarding creative endeavor.

    By Buffy Naillon 2 hours ago Read More
  • A plant growing out of plastic mulch

    Why There's Simply No Need For Plastic Mulch Anymore

    Though there are some benefits to plastic mulch, with so many other options that are better for your yard and the environment, it's time to ditch plastic.

    By Chloe O'Donnell 5 hours ago Read More
  • women enjoying an outdoor party on a patio

    Add Instant Mosquito Protection To Your Patio With A Find From Amazon

    To keep your outdoor space mosquito-free, check out this frequently purchased repellent on Amazon that's easy to use and works for long periods of time.

    By Aleem Ahmad 11 hours ago Read More
  • A bird on the edge of a stagnant fountain in a garden

    Protect Bird Baths & Fountains From Mosquitoes With A Simple Solution From Lowe's

    Bird baths are able to attract mosquitoes thanks to their love of standing water. Luckily, a product from Lowe's will take care of their larvae for you.

    By Megan Newton 20 hours ago Read More
  • Close-up of a person installing a landscape fabric with a mallet

    Ditch Landscape Fabric That's Weak: This Heavy-Duty Home Depot Find Keeps Weeds Out

    Using landscape fabric is a common way to combat weeds and soil erosion. But finding the right thickness is key; this product combines three layers into one.

    By Aleem Ahmad 21 hours ago Read More
  • Alfalfa sprouted seeds in a wooden bowl on a table

    Say Goodbye To Traditional Gardening With A Hands-Free Solution From Shark Tank

    Skip soil, planting, and watering with a clever countertop setup that makes growing fresh sprouts at home simple, tidy, and surprisingly low-maintenance.

    By Annette Hird 23 hours ago Read More
  • a charming greenhouse with mums and pumpkins

    Not Mums: These Shrubs' Huge Flowers Keep The Feel Of Tropics In Your Yard From Summer Until Frost

    These beautiful perennial flower plants are the perfect option to keep your garden looking so lively throughout summer and until winter comes.

    By Nancy Schaffer 23 hours ago Read More
  • A woman shovels dirt into a pot with a white-flowering hydrangea growing.

    The Hydrangea Companion Plant That Makes Their Blooms Pop

    While a blooming hydrangea won't get lost in a garden, enhancing its impact won't hurt. Choose a companion plant with a dramatically contrasting growth habit.

    By Taylor Freitas 1 day ago Read More
  • A person applies a bug repellent spray to her arm while standing outdoors.

    Not Spray Or Traps: The Simple Swap That Can Help With Mosquito Protection

    If you're struggling to repel mosquitoes, you might need to try a multi-pronged approach. Pair this easy solution with other methods to keep mosquitoes away.

    By Aleem Ahmad 1 day ago Read More
  • A woman holds a bunch of weeds with roots in a gloved hand after pulling them out of the ground.

    Easier Than Hand Pulling: Remove Weeds Standing Up With This Amazon Find

    Tired of bending or kneeling to pull weeds out of your garden by hand? The long handle and curved blade of this tool mean you can stand tall while weeding.

    By Rachael Green 1 day ago Read More
  • Person watering flowers in a border garden.

    The Drought-Tolerant Shrub With Fragrant White Flowers To Plant In Your Yard

    This shrub explodes with lovely-smelling white flowers in early spring, and it’s not picky about soil conditions — including the occasional drought.

    By Ellen Douglas 2 days ago Read More
  • A colorful backyard with different varieties of flowers in bloom

    The Old-Fashioned, Forgotten Shrub That Fills Your Garden With Color All Season

    This shrub is one of the first to turn green in spring, followed by flowers and drupes that turn black in fall. Its introduction dates back to the 19th century.

    By Sakshi Khaitan 2 days ago Read More
  • A person using a paint brush to apply stain to a raised bed

    More Than Just Sealer: The Better Method To Keep Wood Raised Garden Beds From Rotting

    Many people seal their wooden raised garden beds to prevent water damage and rot. But an alternative to sealing can make the garden beds last even longer.

    By Kristina Hicks-Hamblin 2 days ago Read More
  • Close-up of a hand dropping seeds into a hole made in a raised garden bed

    Evenly Space Out Your Garden Rows With A Compact And Portable Amazon Find

    Proper spacing for seeds is key to their development in soil. This tool helps make evenly spacing out cells for those seeds to grow in quick and accurate.

    By Megan Newton 2 days ago Read More
  • A person wearing a straw hat collects chrysanthemums from a garden center

    Forget Mums: The Bright Purple Alternative For Your Container Garden

    Unlike mums, the purple of this plant doesn't appear in its blooms but rather along the edges of its leaves. The purple growth shimmers almost like pixie dust.

    By Baylee Bunce 2 days ago Read More
  • A person wearing gloves reaching into a wheelbarrow filled with bricks.

    Gardener Uses Bricks To Make An Incredibly Beautiful Bug Hotel

    Give beneficial insects more places to shelter with a surprisingly simple garden DIY that uses inexpensive materials you may already have around the yard.

    By Amanda Weir 3 days ago Read More
  • Stressed gardener sitting in vegetable garden

    Why Growing Your Own Food Is A Waste Of Money

    Whether in containers on a balcony or in-ground beds in the backyard, growing your own food is a big investment, costing more money and time than you'd expect.

    By Tiffany Selvey 3 days ago Read More
  • A person takes a bottle of weed killer from a store shelf.

    Contact Vs Systemic Herbicide: Which Is Better For Stopping Weed Growth?

    Do you just buy any weed killer from your local hardware store? You're doing your garden a disservice. Knowing which herbicides tackle which weeds is vital.

    By Aleem Ahmad 3 days ago Read More
  • Different birds hanging from feeders

    Don't Toss An Old Or Broken Bird Feeder When There Are 10 Fun Ways To Repurpose Them

    Don't let old or broken bird feeders go to waste; repurpose them around your home and garden to make DIY decor items, useful storage solutions, and much more.

    By Kate Cusson 3 days ago Read More
  • A man using a gas-powered aerator on a lawn

    Ditch Big & Pricey Lawn Aerators For A Simple Solution From Home Depot That Stores Easily

    Healthy grass shouldn't cost a fortune. With patience and a little bit of muscle, this spike aerator from Home Depot can bring results for just under $30.

    By Bob Beacham 3 days ago Read More
  • Close-up of a person emptying a bag of mulch around a tree or shrub

    Say Goodbye To Traditional Mulch: Use This Golden Perennial For Fewer Weeds Under Trees & Shrubs

    The purpose of mulch? Among the reasons, holding on to moisture and suppressing weeds. Given this, you might consider growing this perennial as a living mulch.

    By Ellen Douglas 3 days ago Read More
  • a woman wearing gloves and using hedge shears

    Dump The Bench Grinder: Sharpen Hedge Shears With An Easy To Use Lowe's Tool

    If you need to sharpen your hedge shears, Lowe's has a sharpening tool that can get your cutters back into fighting shape with hardly any hassle.

    By Nancy Schaffer 3 days ago Read More
  • Close-up of a gloved hand grabbing a bunch of weeds in a garden

    Cut Through Weeds Easily Without Digging Using A Heavy-Duty, Multipurpose Tool

    While this tool is described as "mini," it's also capable of various gardening tasks. Weeding is one, but there's also raking, scraping grass, and aeration.

    By Megan Newton 4 days ago Read More
  • A man looking at zero-turn mowers lined up near a parking lot next to a Tractor Supply Co. store

    The Most Affordable Zero-Turn Lawn Mowers You Can Find At Tractor Supply

    Zero-turn lawnmowers can costs thousands of dollars. That's the case even with Tractor Supply's cheapest offerings, but they're generally highly-rated.

    By Aleem Ahmad 4 days ago Read More
  • A group of sparrows bathe in a bird bath

    What Color Should Bird Baths Be To Attract The Most Birds?

    Bird baths are similar to bird feeders in that certain colors can help attract more visitors. Further, some colors are more associated with specific species.

    By Sarah Grossbart 4 days ago Read More
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